Big Manly Check Point

Manly
BIG MANLY CHECK POINT

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HISTORY

Ngati Kahu had 5 settlements for protection along the Peninsula from the 15th to 19th century one being West Pa Manly, a Headland Pa (Maori hillfort) located above the west end of Big Manly Beach. 

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KINA ON THE COAST
By Tim Workman

A sculpture that has been inspired by observing Maori Whanau collecting kina on our reefs as a much-loved Kai.

The intricate detail of the empty shell represented here with its intricate patterns has fascinated generations and been collected by many as a keepsake from the beach.
Kina on the Coast
And for the kids - do you know the actions to the Kina, Kina song?

Teaching kids Maori with song and actions with Loopy Tunes Preschool Music
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